Website: www.agapehouseforgirls.org

"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, . . . He sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners . . . " ~ Isaiah 61:1



Thursday, March 15, 2012

Our God is an Awesome God!

“I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works. Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, And I will declare Your greatness.” Psalm 145:5-6 NKJV

Items Needed to Borrow for Princess Dress Sale (see details of this event below) - If you have clothing racks (to hang formal gowns on), clothing steamers or hangers that we can borrow, please contact the office at 262-275-6466 and let us know if you can drop them off by next Friday, the 23rd of March. We would need to borrow these items through the end of the day on Sunday, April 1st. Also, please be sure your name is on any of these items that you are loaning to Agape House, as we will have an assortment of items from various people.
Prayer Requests:
~Please pray for all of the girls as they enjoy Spring Break starting Friday, March 16. Pray for the families; that God will bless this time of togetherness.
~Please pray for God’s provision of the remaining costs to finish the Transitional Living Home and Counseling Center so we can be officially open by the 1st of April.
~Please pray for $4,000 to cover payroll taxes this month.

Praise Reports:
Praise God for being the awesome God that He is: “Come, see the glorious things God has done. What marvelous miracles happen to his people!” Psalm 66:5 TLB
Praise God for the awesome healing He is doing in some of the girls and their families. Miraculous!!

Items Needed:

“The Naked Gospel”, book by Andrew Farker
Hand-held cassette players (to listen to recorded information for counseling)
ACT Study Guide 2010 – The Official Study Guide
(2) Electric staplers
Healthy snacks
Wish List:

Ball cart/rack (for in the gym)
Badminton set
Footballs (nerf and regular)
Balls for foosball table
Mini Van (Used and in good shape) – free or very good price
Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:

~If you are interested in sponsoring a girl for the Dare 2 Share Youth Conference, the cost is $75.00 per girl which covers the conference, meals and the hotel.

~We are in need of someone to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling center.

~ Provide financial support to help with tuition assistance for a girl here; we have many girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost of the services we provide for them.
~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.
~Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to collect them as well.
“Out of the north he comes in golden splendor; God comes in awesome majesty.” Job 37:22 NIV
Princess Dress Sale:
Agape House has been blessed with the gift of “hundreds” of formal dresses in all sizes and for all occasions. We will share this blessing with all for a minimum donation of $20 for each new dress!
The sale will take place at Agape House in the Gym at 215 S. Main Street, Walworth, Wisconsin at the following times:
- Friday, March 30th – 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 31st – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 1st – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Shop, have fun, and help bless this important community ministry.“… to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes… a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair” ~ Isaiah 61
PS: If you come on Sunday, be sure to stop in at the Open House between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for our new Transitional Living Home and Counseling Center across the street at 230 S. Main Street.

No comments: